Obituaries

Gerald James Fiting

Gerald James Fiting

Jul 27, 2015

Fiting, Gerald James Saginaw, MI Passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home, age 80 years. Gerald was born in Hemlock, Michigan December 13, 1934 the son of the late Herman and Emma (Pahl) Fiting. He married Marion Elaine Lamont May 19, 1956 and she survives him. Gerald served in the United States Army. He loved making bird feeders...

William A. Kilts

William A. Kilts

Jul 27, 2015

Kilts, William A. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday, July 27, 2015, at Covenant Cooper following a brief illness. Age 80 years. He was born March 7, 1935, in Saginaw, the son of the late Irene (Kozlowski) and Richard Kilts. He served with the US Army during the Korean War. Bill married Irene Maciejewski on September 15, 1962; she predeceased him...

Kenneth R. Pringle Sr.

Kenneth R. Pringle Sr.

Jul 27, 2015

Pringle, Kenneth R. Sr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday July 27, 2015 at Covenant Health Care at the age of 65 years. Kenneth was born August 3, 1949 in Saginaw, to the late Donald and Betty (Stuart) Pringle Sr. Ken retired from the Railroad as an Engineer. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 -1972 with one tour...

Marian A. Davy

Marian A. Davy

Jul 25, 2015

Davy, Marian A. Saginaw, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the age of 90 years. The daughter of the late Adam and Finis (Wells) Hausman was born on March 5, 1925 in Saginaw. She graduated from Saginaw High School, the class of 1943. She married James F. Davy on September 12,...

Cecelia Murphy

Cecelia Murphy

Jul 25, 2015

Cecelia Murphy Saginaw, MI Passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015, at the age of 95. Cecelia was born November 12, 1919, in Saginaw to the late Joseph and Helen (Kosciuszko) Urbanowski. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Lake; and several extended family members. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert Murphy; daughter, Sharon Benes; and grandson, Christopher Benes. The...

Chester R. Beyersdorf

Chester R. Beyersdorf

Jul 25, 2015

Beyersdorf, Chester R. Hemlock, Michigan Passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the age of 85 years. The son of the late William and Edna (Schoof) Beyersdorf was born on October 1, 1929 in Richland Township, MI. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, earning a Bronze Star. Chester farmed in the Hemlock area all his...

Lawrence V. King, Jr.

Lawrence V. King, Jr.

Jul 24, 2015

King, Lawrence V. Jr. Bridgeport Township, Michigan Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 24, 2015, at his home, at the age of 68 years. Larry was born August 31, 1946, in Saginaw, the son of the late Patricia (Peters) and Lawrence V. King, Sr. He graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the...

Judith Ann Bennett

Judith Ann Bennett

Jul 23, 2015

Judith A. Bennett Linwood, Michigan Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at the age of 72. Judith was born October 9, 1942, in Saginaw to the late Dwight and Joan (Edwards) Maddox. Judy relished time spent with her family and her "fur baby" Sara. She loved taking cruises with her husband Kenneth...

George L. Bishop, Sr.

George L. Bishop, Sr.

Jul 23, 2015

Bishop Sr., George L. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Meadow View Manor at the age of 91 years. The son of the late George and Margarite (Lewis) Bishop was born on April 30, 1924 in Flint. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He married Sarah B. Savage on June 21, 1944; she predeceased...

Anselmo Mendoza, Jr.

Anselmo Mendoza, Jr.

Jul 22, 2015

Mendoza, Anselmo, Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Our beloved husband, father, grandfather passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, with his family by his side, at the age of 68 years. He was born June 8, 1947, son of the late Anselmo and Ildefonsa (Valtierra) Mendoza, Sr., in Elsa, Texas. He married Yolanda Galvan on July 10, 1971, she survives him....

Joan Marie Fairchild

Joan Marie Fairchild

Jul 21, 2015

Fairchild, Joan Marie Bridgeport, Michigan Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the University of Michigan Hospital at the age of 80 years. The daughter of the late Al Sersen and Doris (Barnes) Smith was born on June 1, 1935 in Minneapolis, MN. She married Ross J. Fairchild on June 13, 1953;...

Dean Gilbert

Dean Gilbert

Jul 20, 2015

Gilbert, Dean Gladwin, Michigan Passed away suddenly, Monday, July 20, 2015. Age 51 years. Dean was born September 9, 1963 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Kathy (Doc) Poineau and his other mother, Margaret Gilbert and the late Charles "Pappy" Gilbert. He married Raquel Velasco, October 8, 1988. She survives him. Dean had been working for L&K Electric. Surviving besides...

Gretchen Lauer Lutz

Gretchen Lauer Lutz

Jul 19, 2015

Gretchen Lauer Lutz Breckenridge, MI Passed over to be with the Lord on July 19, 2015, at the age of 92 years. Gretchen was born July 23, 1922, in Lafayette Township to the late Elmer and Emma (Burch) Russell. She married Charles Lauer on November 28, 1940; he predeceased her June 13, 1963. She then married Lawrence Lutz on August...

Cynthia (Cindy) Marie Bohl

Cynthia (Cindy) Marie Bohl

Jul 19, 2015

Cynthia Marie Bohl (Cindy) Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at her home following a battle with A.L.S. Age 55 years. The daughter of Marie (Sweeney) McNeil and the late Bernard McNeil was born August 19, 1959 in Saginaw, Michigan. She married Steve Bohl, June 18, 1994. He survives her. She was employed by HealthSource Saginaw, Mid-Michigan Regional...

Richard Phillips Sienkiewicz

Richard Phillips Sienkiewicz

Jul 19, 2015

Sienkiewicz, Richard Phillips Saginaw, MI Passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at age 82 years. He was the son of Stanley and Jennie Dempsey Sienkiewicz, born May 1, 1933 in Saginaw, MI. Richard was a graduate from the old Saginaw High School on Warren Street in 1952 and went on to finish his degree from Bay City Junior college. He...

Joseph L. Scorsone, Jr.

Joseph L. Scorsone, Jr.

Jul 18, 2015

Joseph L. Scorsone, Jr. Saginaw, Michigan Passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Covenant-Cooper. Age 71 years. The son of the late Sheila Elizabeth (Betty) and Joseph L. Scorsone, Sr. was born February 23, 1944 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He was a graduate of Arthur Hill High School, Class of 1962. He attended the Virginia Military Institute, graduating in...

Jesse M. Vela

Jesse M. Vela

Jul 17, 2015

Vela, Jesse M. Burt, Michigan Our beloved father, grandfather and brother passed away suddenly following a brief illness on Friday, July 17, 2015, age 78 years. Jesse was born September 26, 1936 in Mission, Texas, son of the late Jose and Angelita (Limon) Vela. He retired from General Motors after many years of service. He was well loved by all...

Donald Dale Downey

Donald Dale Downey

Jul 17, 2015

Downey, Donald Dale Saginaw, MI Passed away Friday, July 17, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare, age 78 years. Dale was born January 19, 1937 in Ann Arbor, Michigan the son of the late Donald and Ovelia (Holcomb) Downey. He married Helen Bellinger March 10, 1956 and she survives him. He was a member of West Michigan Avenue United Methodist Church. Dale...

Pauline Evelyn Archambeau

Pauline Evelyn Archambeau

Jul 16, 2015

Archambeau, Pauline Saginaw, MI Passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Cambridge House, age 76 years. Pauline was born In Buena Vista Township January 10, 1939 the daughter of the late Israel and Anna (Anklam) Archambeau. Pauline is survived by two brothers, Otto (Delores) Archambeau and Cecil Archambeau; a sister, Dorothy Archambeau; a sister-in-law, Ellen Archambeau; several nieces and nephews....

Lester McMahon

Lester McMahon

Jul 13, 2015

McMahon, Lester Saginaw, Michigan Passed away Monday July 13, 2015 at Covenant-Harrison at the age of 73 years. Lester was born November 16, 1941 in Saginaw. The son of the late Clarence and Dietta (Dillon) McMahon. Surviving are his children Leslee (Natanael) Cruz, Brian (Toni Young) McMahon, Anthony McMahon, Jason McMahon, Matthew McMahon and Teri McMahon; 13 grandchildren and two...